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Africa Corps withdraws from northern Mali

Russia's Africa Corps is withdrawing from multiple bases in northern Mali after reaching an agreement with jihadist groups.

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 07:36 UTC
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Russia's Africa Corps, part of the Russian Armed Forces, is withdrawing from northern Mali after reaching an agreement with the jihadist coalition Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). Convoys have pulled out of the key settlements of Kidal, Tessalit, and Aguelhok, indicating a broader retreat from the region. The withdrawal follows a large-scale jihadist offensive on April 25th that resulted in significant casualties. This development marks a major shift in the security landscape of northern Mali, where Russian forces had been supporting the Malian military.
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